1. Enjoy happy hour in London bars

Going out for a night in London can add up. If you don't fancy paying full price, the city has plenty of happy hours to seek out. London Cocktail Club's venues around London have happy hour all evening on Mondays, plus local offerings including discounted cocktails at the LCC Monument branch every evening except Sunday. Alternatively, head to Peckham for Bar Story's daily happy hour where a second cocktail is only £2 extra.

2. Sample a free comedy club night

Laugh the night away and don’t pay a single penny in the process at one of London's many free comedy nights. Try Angel Comedy at both the Camden Head and The Bill Murray or head to London comedy's worst kept secret, the Top Secret Comedy Club where most evenings are either free, or as little as £2 for entry.

3. Free music bars in London

Enjoying music and cocktails in London doesn't have to cost a lot. Head to areas such as Camden and Brixton and you’ll find yourself stumbling upon free music gigs all over the place. In Brixton, Hootananny offers regular free gigs and ska nights or visit Pop Brixton on Free Music Fridays. Down in south west London, hit the dancefloor on Saturday nights at the Dog and Fox in Wimbledon, where live bands play to a free entry crowd.

4. Catch a West End half price theatre show

Take in some musical theatre, or a great drama in London’s West End. If you want to enjoy a West End show but are looking to avoid paying full price, you can head to the TKTS booth in Leicester Square on the day of the performance and get cheap tickets for all major shows. For other good deals, book in advance online.

5. Visit the Sky Garden

Want a great view of London without the sky high costs? London’s Sky Garden in Fenchurch Street is absolutely free to go to the top. Perfect for a romantic evening, enjoy spectacular views over the capital as the sun sets and pay absolutely nothing for the pleasure. Entry is limited so make sure you reserve online in advance.

6. Drink at a cheap London bar

Spend your night in a bar, socialising and enjoying a drink in one of hundreds of options where you can sit in comfort and not worry about breaking the bank. Try Thirst, Soho, or grab a £3 pint or £5 cocktail at Ridley Road Market Bar in Dalston.

7. Dine out at an affordable London restaurant

Fill up on great food without spending a bundle. There are plenty of cheap options for places to get a tasty dinner and leave with something left over. Head to The O2 for a wide range of affordable restaurants, or grab a delicious, and low cost, sourdough pizza at one of Pizza Pilgrims seven London branches. Explore the streets of Chinatown for plenty of cheap options, like the regional Sichuanese cuisine at Baiwei.

10. Tuck into some London street food

Sitting down and eating is overrated! Head to one of London’s numerous street food havens and grab quick, delicious food for under five pounds before continuing your night. Areas ripe for street food include Brixton and Dalston. Read more about food trucks in London.

11. Stay the night in a cheap London hotel

Stay the night in comfort without breaking the bank at one of hundreds of affordable London hotels. Try one of the city’s many Travelodges or Premier Inns and save on those all-important pennies. Or for those who love to meet people, how about the Generator Hostel? Find cheap accommodation in London.

12. See some of the world's best opera stars

Sample some serious culture at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and have the pleasure of watching some of the finest opera performers in the world at discount prices. Most performances offer tickets for just £10 so don’t miss out.

13. Take a late night stroll on a London walking tour

Experience the fright of your life with a late night Jack the Ripper tour (with amazing Ripper-Vision) for just £10, or Sandeman's New London Grim Reaper tour for £12, both showcasing the area where one of the greatest unsolved crimes in history took place. Sandeman's New London also do gratuity-only London tours in the daytime for something less frightful.

15. Eat well and pay what you like

Define your own affordable costs at one of a handful of London restaurants operating on a Pay What You Like system. Diners pay how much they feel their meal is worth, rather than having a price imposed on them. Try Save the Date Café in Dalston or The Brixton Pound Cafe for this afforadable initiative.

17. Go on a London night out for less

Going clubbing in London doesn’t necessarily mean you have to break the bank. There are some great clubs with regular drinks deals and cheap enough entry prices that even those on a budget can enjoy them. Try Leicester Square’s The Roxy for extended happy hour specials or party until late at the Big Chill House, Kings Cross on Thursdays and Fridays, with free entry. You can also bag yourself some wallet-friendly tickets for a huge variety of cheap gigs in London.

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